Electrical Specialist

Folience • Sumner, IA

9d

About The Position

The Electrical Technical Lead is responsible for identifying and resolving electrical problems before vehicles leave the production line and preventing recurring issues. The role owns the run room, serves as the line’s technical resource for complex electrical problems, and performs the full range of electrical assembly work. It offers an experienced troubleshooter a growth path that remains on the production floor. Attention to detail, teamwork, and a commitment to safety are essential.

The role works in a manufacturing environment, including the run room and production line, and collaborates with team members, the Electrical Supervisor, engineering, and other departments to support production schedules and continuous improvement. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screen and physical examination, and an MVR check if applicable. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Electrical assembly experience in manufacturing, automotive, RV, marine, or a similar industry, with a track record as a go-to troubleshooter.
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Skilled use of hand tools, power tools, and electrical testing equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship.
• Ability to explain problems clearly and train others on the floor.
• Ability to work with supervisors across departments without direct authority over their teams.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and bend, kneel, reach, climb, and work in confined spaces within vehicles.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Successful completion of a background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical examination; an MVR check may also be required if applicable.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States without employment sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in ambulance, emergency vehicle, automotive, or specialty vehicle manufacturing.
• Experience leading or training other electricians, or serving as a team lead.
• Root-cause problem-solving experience, such as 5 Whys, and experience writing work instructions or troubleshooting guides.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or structured production environments.

Responsibilities

• Own run room test standards and procedures, and direct and train the run room technician (approximately 40% of the time).
• Trace run room defects to their source, such as a production zone, harness, drawing, or supplier part, and follow up with the responsible supervisor until the fix holds (approximately 25% of the time).
• Act as a liaison to engineering on build issues and design changes (approximately 20% of the time).
• Write troubleshooting guides and common-failure references, and help train new electricians (approximately 15% of the time).
• Follow standard operating procedures, quality checks, and documentation requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Collaborate with team members, the Electrical Supervisor, and other departments to meet production schedules.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, safety, and efficiency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED